Latest News

On Thursday, September 15, 2016, The Montgomery County Council was honored by Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) for their ongoing support of citizens with autism, with particular focus on the Council’s recent help to fund salaries for direct care staff that work with individuals with developmental disabilities. The award ceremony enjoyed [Read more]

The week between September 11 – 17 is recognized as Direct Support Professionals Week. CSAAC encourages all of you to recognize the dedication and contribution of direct support professionals and appreciate the important contributions made each and every day, not only at CSAAC, but across the country! [Read more]

On August 24th, 2016 The Community School of Maryland (CSM) held its second annual Science Fair. The CSM middle and high school students each chose a question that they wanted to answer and using the scientific method created a hypothesis, and tested it. Students practiced graphing to display the data they collected, and put [Read more]

Brian is a participant in the CSAAC adult program and an exceptional photographer in the In-Focus Program! Brian is a natural at creating landscape-style images. He knows how to angle the camera to depict the subject’s natural beauty. Brian enjoys capturing “fine” detail. With Brian focusing on the small details, his photographs create scenes [Read more]

On June 2 2016, The students at The Community School of Maryland had a day of fun in the sun, during their annual Field Day events. After welcoming remarks, and group warm-up exercises, each classroom rotated through different stations around the campus participating in various sport activities and games such as basketball, football, baseball, [Read more]

On July 21, 2016, Hans, Gary, and Javier, along with Executive Director Lawrence Rossomondo and Director of Facilities Management Craig Pardini, took in an outing to watch Washington Nationals Baseball, while supporting CSAAC by wearing newly designed CSAAC baseball hats! The individuals had a great time and fulfilled one of their many goals in [Read more]

On July 8, 2016, CSAAC’s Aktion Club, members and advisors brought together families, community members, individuals, friends, and coworkers, for Karaoke Night 2016. This was an evening where voices are lifted in song are blended together for a great night of fun! CSAAC’s Aktion Club is sponsored by the Montgomery Village Kiwanis Club, to [Read more]

On June 17, 2016, The Community School of Maryland celebrated the graduation of seven of their hardworking students. Families, friends and local school systems were in attendance to witness these 7 graduates walk across the stage and receive their certificates. There was a slideshow presentation to give families a look back into the lives [Read more]

In partnership with Discovery Communications, Inc. six individuals started a mentorship program. With the ableD Pilot Program, Discovery is offering a 10-day mentorship experience to qualified individuals with autism. In partnership with CSAAC, Discovery will provide mentees’ with hands-on work experience, direct mentorship from experienced managers, and professional development. Some of the objectives of [Read more]

CSAAC would like to thank Stephen Lurie at Marlo Furniture, Sean Ryan at Exotic Cars by Enterprise, and David White at Choice Hotels for their companies recent commitment to come in as sponsors of CSAAC’s November 13 Benefit Concert Featuring Martina McBride at Strathmore Hall. If you are interested in finding out more about [Read more]